MMO Updates

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• Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial
• Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right
• The Secret World ARG fails to fund
• E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer
• E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage
• The Daily Grind: Has E3 become irrelevant to MMO gamers?
• SWTOR's Spoils of War update offers casinos, tweaks group finder
• Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more
• E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video
• E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One
• E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first
• WildStar tips for every player
• Caves and swimming come to Landmark
• E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser
• Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer

Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial Posted: 10 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Darkfall, Classes, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, News Items, Sandbox The introduction of custom roles to Darkfall Unholy Wars is going to mean a major shakeup to the way that skills work overall. It's getting patched in today, and if you're not ready for the change yet, you're in luck; a tutorial video has just been released and is embedded just past the cut. If you want to be a master of magic with a two-handed weapon and leather armor? You can make that happen now. As previously revealed, players will be able to select eight role skills, one ultimate skill, and 16 total skills fr their custom arrangement. You can also choose your attribute boosts as well as the requirements of gear -- if you'd like heavy armor to be gated by your Dexterity instead of your Strength, that's a thing you can do. While the tutorial won't explain to you how to make a good built, it will give you the tools to make one properly. Continue reading Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Darkfall newsletter

Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right Posted: 10 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Lore, PvE, Opinion, Mac, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription, MMORPG, Tamriel Infinium I've spent a lot of time over the last few weeks explaining and complaining about the issues I have with Elder Scrolls Online. Some of my readers got the impression that I neither like nor play the game. The reality is that I do like the game, but I'm horribly frustrated with it. Many of the ideas and promises that the developers set up for the game just aren't happening (or aren't happening fast enough). That's made me not want to log into the game. The fact that the game isn't roleplay-friendly hasn't helped, either. Despite all my misgivings, ESO does compel me to log in for one main reason: the story. And not just the story but how well the characters are written and how the story is told. The subject matter isn't bland and cliche. The characters are taken seriously, even when the story is humorous, regardless of gender or race. Although I cannot give you every example here, I would like to touch on a couple of the stories that exemplify what I mean by great storytelling in an MMORPG. Continue reading Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Secret World ARG fails to fund Posted: 10 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Horror, Culture, The Secret World, Virtual Worlds, Post-Apocalyptic, Crowdfunding The Secret World's spin-off alternate reality game, The Black Watchmen, failed to meet its crowdfunding goal of $100,000 this week. As a result, all donations will be refunded and the team will hand out in-game outfits for its supporters. The team hasn't said die yet, stating: "We are working hard to find alternative solutions for funding this great project and we hope we will be able to count on you in our future endeavours." Currently, the team is doing a post-mortem and considering its next steps. Some of the possible options for future funding that the team is looking at include a Kickstarter campaign and a publisher. The Black Watchman was intended to be a long-running persistent ARG based in The Secret World universe. The Secret World ARG fails to fund originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: MMO Fallout

E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer Posted: 10 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox Procedurally generated space exploration sandbox No Man's Sky resurfaced at E3 yesterday with a new trailer and a commitment to launching first on the PlayStation 4. The sci-fi title blew us away late last year with its first trailer, and even though it probably won't fit everyone's definition of an MMO, we're keeping tabs on it due to its multiplayer ripple effect and its vast gameplay space. You can watch the new clip after the break! Continue reading E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Joystiq

E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage Posted: 10 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Destiny Bungie took center stage during yesterday's Sony E3 press conference with a four-minute trailer offering an up close and personal look at Destiny. If you're a PlayStation 4 owner, you can get an even closer look at the upcoming sci-fi shooter via the weekend alpha that starts June 12th. Destiny's beta starts July 17th exclusively on the PS4, with release planned for September 9th. Click past the cut to watch the trailer. Continue reading E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Joystiq

The Daily Grind: Has E3 become irrelevant to MMO gamers? Posted: 10 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, The Daily Grind, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous During last year's E3, I asked the Massively readers whether they thought E3 was slowly becoming irrelevant for MMO gamers thanks to 1) competing, gamer-friendly conventions like PAX and 2) E3's focus on tech and blockbuster non-MMO titles, not to mention 3) the expense of showing at a venue like E3 for smaller MMO studios and existing games. Lore Hound's Patrick Mulhern recently voiced similar concerns, suggesting that MMOs in particular show poorly at conventions partly because of the noise-and-visuals-induced sensory overstimulation of the arena but also because few MMOs provide a "hook" that can grab a typical attendee during a 15-minute demo. Consequently, he argues, it's not worth the trouble for studios or MMO journalists to attend. Massively writers are present at this year's E3 to report on MMOs, but we're curious what you think all the same -- has E3 become irrelevant for our genre? Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind! The Daily Grind: Has E3 become irrelevant to MMO gamers? originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

SWTOR's Spoils of War update offers casinos, tweaks group finder Posted: 09 Jun 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dev Diaries, Dungeons In Star Wars: The Old Republic's most recent dev blog, designers Chris Schmidt, Alex Modny, and George Smith discuss the major game systems headed to servers with the 2.8 Spoils of War update -- specifically, the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event, PvP tweaks, and the story mode ops group finder. Nar Shaddaa casinos will feature slot machines that award special buffs, weapons, armor, cosmetic abilities, and mounts -- like a ridable Rancor -- to lucky gamblers. Participants in Galactic Starfighter matches and Warzones will begin receiving double rewards, and two new ship variants, the Assault Bomber and Skirmisher Gunship, will become available. In an effort to reduce queue time, the group finder will utilize the 16-man story mode difficulty for operations and bolster gear rating for all players. Rewards will also be increased. Read the full dev blog at the official site. SWTOR's Spoils of War update offers casinos, tweaks group finder originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Dev blog

Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more Posted: 09 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, MOBA Welcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs. SMITE revamps Hercules and pays homage to football The Crew will hit closed beta on July 23 SMITE packs its bags for Latin America A MOBA history lesson Vainglory, a new MOBA from ex-Rockstar, Riot devs A final Civilization Online beta review Continue reading Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Free-to-Play, MOBA Dawngate is looking to bring a little something different to the MOBA field, as evidenced in its catchphrase, "break the meta." In a new video, Waystone Games devs list off several reasons why Dawngate isn't your average MMO. These include more of a focus on flexible team strategy, an epic storyline, and even the embrace of "badass bookish nerd" characters. Is this all just big bluster or shrewd design strategy? Check out the video after the jump and let us know what you think. Continue reading E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Via: Polygon

E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), Free-to-Play, Consoles, MMOFPS Xbox One jockeys will soon have another online offering in which to indulge. Warframe announced today at E3 that it will be heading to the console sometime in 2014 as a self-published title. Digital Extremes Creative Director Steve Sinclair says that this will be a good move for the online sci-fi title: "Bringing Warframe to Xbox One is a no-brainer. Our players have been asking for Warframe since the debut of the console and with the ID@Xbox Program, now we can make it happen. Having the freedom to develop and publish Warframe on our own terms is the true definition of independence to us. Warframe is a passion project for our team and building it alongside our players is a reality now with digital distribution." You can check out Warframe's E3 trailer, starring Big-Eyed Fred, after the break. Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned! Continue reading E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Xbox One announcement Via: Joystiq

E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Patches, News Items, Consoles, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous While The Division has been delayed until next year, players will have their choice of platforms on which to play it. Unless, of course, those players really want to have the newest updates every time, in which case they're going to need to play on the Xbox One. At Microsoft's E3 opening presentation, developers revealed that content will come to The Division on the console first, prior to the PlayStation 4 or the PC. The announcement was accompanied by a brief gameplay trailer and some recap of the game's mechanics and setting. While it was originally scheduled to launch this year, the game was officially delayed until 2015 last month. Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned! Continue reading E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Joystiq

WildStar tips for every player Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, Guides, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play Do you know the fine points of dyeing gear in WildStar? Did you know that interrupting enemies grants you a damage bonus? Are you aware that you can get all the benefits of your gear while being absolutely naked? All of these things are true, and a new video by WOBO just past the break takes a few minutes to point out all of the tips, tricks, and other fine points that you might not have noticed while playing the game. Sure, some of these are probably familiar to players who have been in the game for a while, but some of them (like the bonus interrupt damage) might be new even to players who have been in since the earlier beta phases. Jump on past the break for the full video! Continue reading WildStar tips for every player WildStar tips for every player originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: WOBO YouTube Via: Bio Break

Caves and swimming come to Landmark Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, Sandbox It's Big Patch Day over at Landmark, and the new caves are the darling of the update. These underworld passages (are there any other types of caves?) offer a different type of environment to explore and exploit. Larger deposits of ore and special treasure chests are the rewards that the dev team is dangling to prospective spelunkers. Interestingly enough, these caves are only the first "phase" of several that will see these subterranian landscapes expanded. Other additions in today's patch include underground resource detection, the ability to swim, a makeover to plant harvesting, and tweaks to trees and potions. You can read up on the patch notes on the official forums and watch a preview video of Landmark's caves after the break! Continue reading Caves and swimming come to Landmark Caves and swimming come to Landmark originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Patch notes

E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser Posted: 09 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Horror, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, H1Z1 SOE has taken the wraps off "My Evil Ways," a new trailer for zombie sandbox H1Z1. The clip is comprised of gameplay footage and seems to endorse the kill-or-be-killed mentality that typically permeates apocalyptic fiction. View it in full after the break! Continue reading E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: YouTube

Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer Posted: 09 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Lineage 2, Expansions, Free-to-Play NCsoft's popular Lineage II MMO announces a new expansion coming later this summer. Entitled Ertheia, this expansion brings with it a new race (the Ertheia), new hunting zones, and more. "Ertheia, born of the wind, were created by the god Sayha," the game's lore states. "Renowned for their beauty, everyone longed to keep them near. But like the wind itself, they never wanted to stay in one place for very long, and suffered if they were confined. For ages, the Ertheia made their home in the Wind Spirit Realm, away from interaction with the Material Realm. But a catastrophic event has thrust Faeron Village into Aden. And now these graceful, deadly warriors find themselves engaged in a life-or-death battle against Shilen in a strange place." Lineage II recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in North America and features NCsoft's Truly Free business model. You can find out more on the exmapsion by watching the video included after the cut. Continue reading Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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